Morning Star School
Morning Star School is the only special education facility under the auspices of the Diocese of St.
Augustine in Jacksonville, Florida. Our school is dedicated to helping children with learning differences become productive, responsible, functioning members of society.
With the cooperative efforts of parents, teachers, and the community students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Morning Star School does not discriminate based on religious affiliation and embraces the opportunity to provide every child who walks through our doors.
The mission of Morning Star School as a Catholic Special Education School in the Diocese of St.
Augustine is to provide meaningful educational experiences for learning challenged students in an atmosphere which promotes Gospel values while nurturing love and respect, the personal development of every child, creativity, and the joy of learning.
Quick Stats (2021)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Students: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school to Morning Star School is The Jericho School For Children With Autism (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (0.1 miles away)
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